‘I want another baby’: viewers emotional after baby born on Channel 7’s Operation Live

WATCH: The moment a baby is delivered on live television

VideoIn an Australian first, a medical team performs a caesarean section on live television. WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT.

WARNING: Surgical procedure shown in footage above

Some bawled their eyes out, some were stunned into silence and some even credited it for making them desperate for a child of their own.

The moment a baby boy was born live on television has drawn an incredible reaction from viewers, who are speaking of a huge wave of emotions as the newborn was brought into the world.

Elijah Bougasa made television history when he was born by caesarian section at Sydney’s Mater Hospital last night with Channel Seven cameras filming the entire procedure. The birth was broadcast live on Operation Live.

His mother Erine Bougasa, 31, had previously told of being “terrified” of her television debut but appeared calm throughout the procedure.

Camera IconElijah Bougasa with baby Elijah. Credit: Channel 7

Viewers shared in the moment she was shown her baby for the first time and the cries of “yes” from her husband James as he learned it was a boy. Mr Bougasa mopped up the tears of the new mother-of-two as she was overcome with emotion at her son’s arrival.

The broadcast ended with a content Mrs Bougasa holding Elijah and cooing to her new son.

Social media users wrote how they felt privileged to have shared in such an intimate moment between the mother and baby and fascinated by a surgical procedure few have the chance to witness.

“This was soooo emotional to watch after having 2 c sections myself. I was so nervous and had the same feelings just before I had the procedure then cried when bubs was born,” wrote PerthNow reader Julie Smith.

“I have had 3 c sections .. to see from a different angle omg this was so beautiful lol yes I cried well done mum,” wrote Claire Woods.

Many pointed out how the broadcast highlighted the unsung heroes working in the delivery rooms around the country.

“All doctors and nurses around the world are amazing and this is a true eye opener of what they do 24/7 they deserve medals,” wrote Twitter user Shay Cullen.

While plenty admitted they were more than a little broody after seeing the baby’s arrival.

From the very first cut to the final stitch, Channel 7 is making Australian TV history, showing a live caesarean section birth in real time on the new medical show, Operation: Live.

The West Australian

VideoFrom the very first cut to the final stitch, Channel 7 is making Australian TV history, showing a live caesarean section birth in real time on the new medical show, Operation: Live.

“Absolutely balled my eyes out and was yelling at the screen I WANNA HAVE ANOTHER BABY !!! But I cant tubes tied. I have 3 kids all natural delivery but can I just say you c-section mums WOW I take my hat off to you ... truly AMAZING what you ladies go though xx,” Kristy Bird wrote.